Plumbers & Pipefitters Loc 502

Louisville, KYEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About Plumbers & Pipefitters Loc 502

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOC 502 is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in LOUISVILLE, KY. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Plumber/Pipefitter. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

4340 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Plumber/Pipefitter

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

5 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

576

Plumber Career Outlook

National Median

$30.46/hr

~$63,356.8/yr

Apprentice Start

$15/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.

View full plumbercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice

Duration

5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)

Duration5 years

Starting wage$15.00/hr

CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+

Duration6–24 months

Starting wageEntry-level

ExperienceHands-on labs

CredentialCertificate / diploma

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Licensing in Kentucky

Plumber/Pipefitters in Kentucky are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing.

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